Late yesterday, in a conversation with Michelle Grattan on The Conversation’s Politics podcast, Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser talked about monetary policy, oil prices, and the Australian economy. Hauser said the Australian economy is now in fantastic shape. Over the past year, economic growth has accelerated, unemployment is still near all-time lows, and overall wealth and
Australia’s performative democracy is a circus of jingling clowns pretending to care about national interests while doing nothing of substance. This situation is largely due to the structure of political parties, which lends itself to corruption and cowardice in the face of vested interests. Therefore, political parties avoid conflict at all costs, even when it
Between the mid-1990s and 2004, Australia saw a strong rise in household formation for the 25 to 34 age demographic. With an adequate supply of new homes compared with dwelling completions, as illustrated by the chart below from AMP’s Shane Oliver, the nation’s younger demographics were able to form households in greater and greater numbers.
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Bill Maher UNHINGED PRAISE For Iran 'LIBERATION'
Ryan and Emily discuss Bill Maher praising the war in Iran.
Well, to make a long story short, Bill Maher is Jewish!
ALTHOUGH OFFICIALLY A VICTIM OF THE WAR BETWEEN IRAN AND THE REST OF THE WORLD [APART FROM CHINA, RUSSIA AND A FEW MINNOWS] SAUDI ARABIA WAS ONE OF THE MAIN INSTIGATOR OF THE CONFLICT.
Roy Morgan’s latest mortgage stress report notes that the risk of mortgage stress fell to its lowest for three years in January, before the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) hiked the official cash rate: Roy Morgan estimates that 23.9% of mortgage holders (1,184,000) were ‘At Risk’ of ‘mortgage stress’ in January 2026, down 4% from
Draft rules to both protect the grid and make it easier for data centres to connect are open to consultation, but at least one tech giant is already pushing back.
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Draft rules to both protect the grid and make it easier for data centres to connect are open to consultation, but at least one tech giant is already pushing back.
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CNN's Jake Tapper interviewed pro-Israel journalist Emily Schrader to speak on behalf of the Iranians. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss on The Young Turks.
Jake Tapper Tries To Pull A FAST ONE On His Audience
In an increasingly competitive business environment, organisations must leverage every available resource to maintain growth and sustainability. Professional bookkeeping services have emerged as a vital asset, offering precise financial insights, ensuring compliance with regulations, and allowing business leaders to dedicate more time to strategic initiatives.
Fierce critic of net zero, renewables and home battery rebates chosen to lead the National Party, with a deputy who might have different views.
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Developer of a 2 GW wind farm and big battery in the NSW Central Tablelands has announced an Australian-first deal to deliver affordable local housing.
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Energy retailer says gas services "no longer align" with its vision, as it pivots to focus entirely on virtual power plant technology and renewable solutions.
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SA big battery is again put on standby as rooftop PV sends local grid demand below zero - but it and other big batteries are yet to be forced into action.
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